13 of Dubai's Best Cheese and Grape Nights

With fondues and international cheeses, we've found the best cheese and grape nights in Dubai's restaurants and bars

BySurena ChandeThursday , 16 February 2017

MONDAY

THE AGENCY, GRAPE BUFFET, SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH

This venue’s renowned for its fondues, and grape and cheese nights. There are three drinks packages to choose from, but each includes unlimited grape and fromage, so you really can’t go wrong! INFO: Dhs200 per person with Agency grape, Dhs350 with exclusive grape and Italian bubbles, Dhs500 with premium grape and bubbly, 8pm-1am, Jumeirah, 04 366 5845, restaurants@jumeirah.com

Enjoy an evening of unlimited cheese fondue and grape at this spot, which prides itself on its vintage selection. The restaurant also offers a ham and cheese night for Dhs185 per person on Wednesdays, if fondue isn’t for you. INFO: Dhs145 per person, 7pm-10pm Mon and Wed, Oud Metha, Sheikh Rashid Road, 04 324 4100, pyramidsrestaurantsatwafi.com

TUESDAY

CAVE, MEAT THE CHEESE, CONRAD DUBAI

With a ski-lodge feel, cosy interiors and the fact that this night’s renowned around town, Cave is one of our go-to spots. There’s curated artisanal cheese, charcuterie and grape from the eatery’s very own cellar included in the package, but be sure to come back and try the fondue, too – you’ll be dreaming of it long after your visit! INFO: Dhs245 per person, 7pm-11pm, Sheikh Zayed Road, 04 444 7111, conraddubai.com

Have a midweek treat and sip on crisp glasses of grape, paired with a variety of cheeses including Brie, pecorino, Roquefort and more. They also serve charcuterie bites such as air-dried bresaola, peppered salami and mortadella with olives. Yum! INFO: Dhs190 per person with unlimited grape, Dhs260 per person with sparkling grape, 7pm-10pm, JBR, 04 428 2000, rotanatimes.com/amwajrotana

WEDNESDAY

BISTRO DES ARTS, RACLETTE NIGHT, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA

This seriously cheesy experience features the cheese-of-the-moment, Raclette, which is traditionally served around a campfire in the evening, with the heat from the flames slowly melting the decadent dairy – are you drooling yet? While there’s no campfire at Bistro Des Arts, you’ll be treated to cold cuts, melted scraped Raclette, boiled potatoes, and bread that’s straight from the oven. Adding a drinks package does cost a little more, but why not treat yourself! INFO: Dhs155 per person with food only, Dhs245 per person with food and selected drinks, 8pm-10pm, Dubai Marina Promenade, 04 551 1576, bistrodesarts.ae

Tuck into tapas and antipasti dishes, a large variety of gourmet cheeses from all over the world, and three grape drinks at this laidback spot. INFO: Dhs135 per person, 6pm-9pm, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, 04 428 6888, vida-hotels.com

THURSDAY

CAFÉ M, MEDIA ONE HOTEL

This Media City hotspot gives guests the chance to try a range of fine cheeses with different glasses of grape, plus you’ll also get fondue, hot fried cheese and a creamy cheese dessert each. We’d recommend this one for an end-of-week treat, and if you’re feeling extra fancy, why not plump for the bubbly option! INFO: Dhs175 per person for the unlimited package, Dhs199 per person for the bubbly package, 7pm-10pm Wed and Thu, Dubai Media City, 04 427 1000, bite@mediaonehotel.com

Enjoy French cheese paired with red and white grape on date night or with a group of friends at this eatery. INFO: Dhs160 per person, Dhs300 per couple, 6pm-9pm, Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, 04 414 3000, jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com/dining/lafarine

SUNDAY

YNOT, INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI MARINA

This edgy venue has a pretty great deal that you can enjoy every evening of the week! Grab a friend and head down to be treated to an Emmenthaler and Gruyère cheese fondue, paired with a bottle of grape for you both to share. What a treat! INFO: Dhs199 for two, 5pm-11pm, Dubai Marina, 04 446 6669, ynotdubai.com